great story about a girl & 4 dogs in an rv.
From Suburbia to Self-Sufficiency: Our Journey & Cabin Update | Ep. 859
By The LOTS Project
Ep. 859 · Aired Oct 13, 2025 · 1h 3m · Last boosted Oct 18, 2025
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In this episode of The LOTS Project Morning Show, Brian shares more progress on the off-grid cabin build and takes listeners through the full journey that led here — from suburban homeownership, to building a Minnesota homestead, to years of full-time RV living, and now breaking ground on a Tennessee off-grid property. You’ll hear about lessons learned through each phase, the challenges of cold-climate farming, adapting to simpler systems, and what it really takes to build a life rooted in independence and purpose. Today’s Coffee: Light Colombian with Medium Dark Peruvian from F...
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jimsiefertJul 4, 2026
333 loving the #permaculture lessons. obtaining a yield and stacking functions go hand in hand. I'm using plants that the #deer, #rabbits, #turkey and/or i can eat, to control erosion on a #pond wall. flowering #plants may not produce food, but they look nice, feed the #pollinators and play their part in the #diversity. permanerd mentioned creating edges on ponds... take a look at Chinampas, interesting stuff. I'd like to hear more about oshi's dandelion tea... #smij #zapd long note :) #grownostr
jimsiefertJul 4, 2026
333 I had 2 bitaxes from 2 different "manufacturers." fried them both. even tho I didn't overclock. I haven't replaced them. thinking #ln node is next for me. collating data. ;) axeOS is open source and can be downloaded so diy'ers can build the hardware and configure.
jimsiefertJul 4, 2026
1k I did a vanity search online after what @npub1q8gth72n0… said about the transcript and found some of my fountain.fm notes in the results. I was surprised. I expect it. #smij #zapd #yata #grownostr
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jimsiefertApr 6, 2026
1k the jetta days produced amazing shows at a the time no one else was even thinking about podcasting
jimsiefertApr 3, 2026
1k good stuff as usual from these three. #tsp @npub15879mltll… #lftn @npub1u2vu695j5… #soe @johnwillis #seo ;)
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jimsiefertJun 29, 2026
333 I use cardboard under #mulch where I want to smother unwanted plants. dry cardboard under mulch acts like a roof and sheds water. with wet cardboard, best to get it good and soaked and keep moist. better yet, shred it before soaking.
jimsiefertJun 29, 2026
1k so... i'm on facecrap and there's this Danny guy going off about some permadude's 'shitty service and the worst communication'... blah blah blah and i'm like: "whoa, man! u gotta #yata!" #smij #zapd #grownostr
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jimsiefertJul 27, 2026
333 I've followed John C Dvorak since ZDTV & PC Mag days. I was saddened to hear of his passing. no agenda ep. 1888 is a tear jersey. #smij #zapd #grownostr
jimsiefertJul 27, 2026
333 I played with the different flavors of #linux early on and ran them on thumbdrives so I could just pop in whatever I wanted to play with and boot from there. storage is always mirrored on a couple of matching drives. I struggle with paid off site storage & privacy issues.
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jimsiefertJul 22, 2026
1k very cool, a bitcoin bar & grill pub restaurant and town hall. we need more of that. some sats for the causes. :) #smij #zapd #grownostr
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jimsiefertJul 22, 2026
1k I encourage everyone to start a farm if possible, take a look at the IRS Schedule F and write off as much as you can. sure, you have to report some gross income, but you can show a loss! year after year, you can show a loss. you only have to prove intent to generate a profit. you can be "bad" at business, and they will let you report a loss. of course, building a profit center is the point, but don't let the irs scare you. you're small potatoes to them. they're going after bigger money bags.
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jimsiefertJun 23, 2026
1k the one thing I'd like to see more of regarding the 2nd #permaculture principle is examining one's own #waste stream to slow export of outputs and reduce inputs. not just "recycle", "reuse" but concentrate on "reduce" of inputs and outputs. management of our own waste stream is on each of us. take care of your own shit & it'll take care of you. *** you don't have to read my #hastags *** #smij #zapd #grownostr
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jimsiefertJun 15, 2026
1k another great episode, guys. keep on, keepin' on. #permaculture shows us abundance occurs on the edges where systems meet. i think bitcoin is an excellent example of the convergence of energy, money & technology systems. #smij #zapd #grownostr
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jimsiefertJun 7, 2026
1k what a great episode. I've been studying #permaculture since jack spirko introduced me to it 15 yrs ago. observation is a big part of permaculture. look at what grows near you, if there's an equivalent you like, grow that. diversity is key. Also, spirko introduced me to dr. ken berry and keto/carnivore/proper human diet. I am one of the "80+ pounds success stories." yes, thats right! I lost 80 lbs eating beef, butter, bacon & eggs. blood work improved. it is the way.
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jimsiefertJun 1, 2026
1k most bitcoin shows are boring. this show is fun because of the variety. some bitcoin. some marketing. some day in the life. some nostr. some permaculture. so far good stuff. knots vs. core was interesting to watch on nostr. the hatred over this was palpable. I always add a message in my transactions memos, but some want serious storage. they want to exploit the bloat. either you want to exploit the bloat or you dont. probably oversimplified, but it is that simple. hope this response doesn't generate hate. anyway... #smij #zapd #grownostr
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jimsiefertMay 27, 2026
1k introducing #permaculture to #normies should be enlightening for many as much as introducing them to nostr. permaculture, like #nostr finds #abundance on the #edge. #smij #zapd #grownostr
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jimsiefertMay 17, 2026
1k "siefert" is pronounced "see-furt" but I answer to jim or #smij :) big fan of #permaculture #mushrooms #ieatvegetarians #yata
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jimsiefertMay 17, 2026
1k #yata
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jimsiefertMay 16, 2026
1k thx for the shout out... #smij #zapd #grownostr is my "signature" on #notes. the 1st: "smij" is "jims" backwards. 2nd: zapd, is #pasttense of a #zap. i make up hashtags. ...and everyone knows "grownostr" the #hashtag Jack Spirko encouraged way back when on his podcast... #tsp #gsd #lftn #soe I follow #hashtags to find #people to #follow and use hashtags to be #found. I encourage everyone to use them.
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jimsiefertMay 15, 2026
1k I didn't get #quail because of their size and #mourning #doves are small too, but #pigeons, hmmm.... I'm reconsidering my #homestead another excellent show, @npub15879mltll… #smij #zapd #grownostr #permaculture #gsd #tsp #lftn #soe
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jimsiefertMay 11, 2026
1k i hope everyone that hears this starts a business, bitcoin only or not, start a business and reduce your tax liability #smij #zapd #grownostr
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jimsiefertMay 11, 2026
1k fun stuff , keep up the good work #smij #zapd #grownostr
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1k always fun & informative stuff with these three... #gsd #tsp #lftn #soe
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jimsiefertApr 20, 2026
1k this should help with the "um jar" ;) #smij #zapd #decentralizeeverything #grownostr
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jimsiefertApr 15, 2026
1k it's been a minute since I #zapd jack... thx for thoughtful reporting. #war #bitcoin #oil #moon #iran #trump
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jimsiefertApr 9, 2026
1k swales, swales everywhere but nary a drop to drink...
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jimsiefertApr 6, 2026
1k finally getting around to listening to your show. good stuff. #smij #zapd #grownostr
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jimsiefertFeb 14, 2026
1k ideas of new things for the garden this spring... #gsd #tsp #smij #zapd #grownostr #gardening #homesteading #fodder
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jimsiefertFeb 9, 2026
1k "The world will end if we dont spend." - jack spirko
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1k always good stuff on these shows.
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1k happy new year! always interesting, informative & fun show.
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1k #booost #clipped #shared #smij #zapd
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1k always fun & informative. my favorite podcast.
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1k good stuff as usual from these two...
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